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With winter well and truly upon us, warm up

with good food and good coffee. Prospect

Espresso, Flipboard Café, Hawthorn Common

and Oasis Bakery have a remedy for everyone

in the coffee department this edition. Or if wine

bars are more your style, you’ll enjoy Feast

Melbourne’s interview with Mateo Brunno. Tucker indulges our

sweet tooth and Apples Under My Bed adventures to Macedon

for a weekend of mushroom foraging. La Donna Del Vino and On

the Bandwagon introduce a selection of new beverages again

this month.

GRAM Magazine would also like to introduce Megan, Rachel and

Chris to the team. We’re excited to be expanding, and we hope

you’ll see the efforts of their hard work in editions to come.

I hope you enjoy edition 41 of GRAM Magazine.

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FLIPBOARD CAFE: RESEMBLES A JENGA GAME

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I have found my new favourite café in Melbourne – Flipboard Café – located

near the top end of La Trobe Street, near the RMIT City Campus as well as

the scenic Carlton Gardens. Architect Martin Heide, and interior designer

Megg Evans, are the brilliant minds behind Flipboard Café, having seen the

potential in the space between their studio – Brolly Design – and the rear of

the jazz institution Bennetts Lane.

The cafe literally resembles a Jenga game – fi t into a 20 square metre split

level that Heide and Evans built themselves. There is so much fun seating

all packed into such a little space. The highlight is defi nitely the outside row

of cupboards at street level, where the doors open inwards to reveal cute

little cubbyholes that seat two. Each little cubbyhole / booth comes with a

“table” made out of recycled papers – these are uber cool and I want one in

my house – as well as a beautiful fi lament light bulb to set the mood.

Inside, the café is all about wood and smart use of space for seating. There

are wood panels that fl ip down to produce seating, as well as a meeting

FLIPBOARD CAFE141-149 La Trobe Street, Melbourne. e: hello@fl ipboardcafe.com.au

Words and photos by The Grazing Panda.

ABOUT THE GRAZING PANDA

Shazrina is a panda loving Melbournian who enjoys, loves and is passionate about

food, photography and travel. She is constantly on the lookout for new restaurants

and cafes to try out – especially looking for amazing desserts, great coff ee,

interesting combination of fl avours as well as a great ambiance and vibe!

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THE CAFE LITERALLY RESEMBLES A JENGA GAME – FIT INTO A 20 SQUARE METRE SPLIT LEVEL THAT HEIDE AND EVANS BUILT THEMSELVES. THERE IS SO MUCH FUN SEATING ALL PACKED INTO SUCH A LITTLE SPACE.

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THE COFFEE: SWEET AND NUTTY WITH THE PERFECT

AMOUNT OF FROTH AT THE TOP


space / platform on the top floor that you access via the central staircase.

Upstairs, the bench seating overlooks the bustle of La Trobe Street.

The coffee and food counter is located in a little corner with barista Lincoln

Walker (ex-Wide Open Road) at the helm. Coffee is from artisan local roaster

Joshua Bailey and the La Marzocco coffee machine is put to good use.

Flipboard Café offers a nice variety of food – there are baguettes made on

site, as well quiches, pastries and soup. There is a selection of gluten free

options and some sweet treats from Miss Si.

On this visit I ordered a latte and one of the pastries with egg, spinach and

feta. The coffee had a great taste – sweet and nutty with the perfect amount

of froth at the top and complete with swanky artwork. The little pastry was

divine – the pastry was flaky, buttery and you just wanted to savour each bite.

The filling was tasty and flavoured well, and I liked the hit of spice in the form

of pepper. Together both the pastry and the coffee worked well together.

Flipboard Café has successfully utilised the minimum space that they have to

create a quaint, fun and unique style of venue. It really is a life-size version of

a play house with some great tasting coffee and tasty treats. The little booth/

cubbyholes are a brilliant idea and a great use of space and makes for a fun

experience.

FLIPBOARD CAFE

CUISINE: Cafe Fare, Breakfast, Brunch, Coffee

ADDRESS: 141 Latrobe Street, Melbourne

HOURS: Mon - Fri 7am – 4.30pm

WEBSITE: www.flipboardcafe.com.au

TWITTER: @FlipboardCafe

INSTAGRAM: flipboardcafe

FACEBOOK: flipboard.cafe

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FLIPBOARD CAFÉ HAS SUCCESSFULLY UTILISED THE MINIMUM SPACE THAT THEY HAVE TO CREATE A QUAINT, FUN AND UNIQUE STYLE OF VENUE. IT REALLY IS A LIFE-SIZE VERSION OF A PLAY HOUSE WITH SOME GREAT TASTING COFFEE AND TASTY TREATS.

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AND COMMENT

ABOUT LAUREN BRUCELauren is a communications crusader by day and passionate foodie by night, exploring

Melbourne’s cuisine hotspots like a proverbial hotspot explorer. She blogs mainly on food

but also fashion, travel and sometimes more food.

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ABOUT GEORGIA HAYNES Georgia Haynes is a designer and a passionate photographer, bringing her design knowledge

and skills to her images. She works in food, music and fashion photography and knows the

visual impact of a great photo.

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In Glen Waverley, a place far away from the enthusiastic food-consuming

fervour of inner city hipsterville, lies Kingsway, a bustling strip lined

with delicious, but predominantly Asian restaurants. Bang-smack in the

middle of the Vietnamese and Chinese eateries is the slightly out of

place but extremely palatable Hispanic offering, The Black Toro.

Glen Waverley locals Garen Maskal, Aret Arzadian and Sasoon Arzadian

come from Armenian backgrounds, the cuisine manifestation of

which can be found at The Black Toro’s sister restaurant, Sezar. These

experienced foodies began the Spanish fusion establishment after travel

inspired them to bring a high-end dining experience to their area.

THE BLACK TORO: INSPIRED BY TRAVEL

GRILLED OCTOPUS: VERY SPANISH

CHEESECAKE: WITH PEANUT BUTTER AND CHOCOLATE GELATO

THE BLACK TORO79 Kingsway, Glen Waverley. Ph: 9561 9696

Words by Lauren Bruce. Photos by Georgia Haynes


Black Toro boasts friendly, helpful staff at a time when more weight

is placed on a good restaurant fit-out and a trendy postcode than on

superior customer service. With a happy buzz coming from surrounding

tables and Booker T Jones playing in the background, I was in the mood

to enjoy good food.

The Spanish feast began with fresh guac and crisp tortilla chips, and a

delicious cocktail aptly named “El Matador” – a heady mix of Canadian

Club, peach puree, fresh mint, lemon and apple juice.

To set a higher brow tone to the meal, the smoked kingfish tostada with

avocado-yoghurt, chives and avruga appeared. The smokiness of the

kingfish was paired well with the rich avruga caviar, the creamy avocado

and crunchy tostada. Chives brought freshness to this dish. The combo

of flavours was spot on.

Following this, the grilled octopus was a very Spanish dish that rivalled

my best-ever summer tapas experiences in Barcelona. This was business-

end Spanish – crispy pieces of hash brown much like the patatas bravas

seen all over Spain, very tender barbecued octopus, morcilla sausage

(a blood and pork combination) bringing some creamy, slightly musky

richness to the dish, and a tangy garlic aioli. Even if you think blood

sausage isn’t for you, this dish will change your mind.

From here on out, the dishes became a bit more American diner-ish,

and less Spanish, but they were so delicious that you wouldn’t hear

complaints about the deviation from the theme. The braised lamb ribs

were cooked for 12 hours overnight, the result being a tender meat

that fell off the bone and melted in the mouth, the fat rendered down

perfectly. The beef brisket sliders – the brisket in which had been cooked

the same amount of time as the ribs – were a revelation.

The achiote spice used in the meat was musky like a Spanish-spiced

brisket should be, and the Japanese kewpie mayonnaise a delicious and

brave twist.

What followed was a dessert platter that consisted of five indulgent

treats. I advise you to get this baby to share, unless you’re greedy like

me. The platter’s three standouts were the vanilla sponge, caramelized

pineapple and coconut and lime trifle, the deconstructed peanut butter

cheesecake and the banana sandwich.

The trifle was a light combo of citrusy lime tang, meringue, dehydrated

crunchy pineapple, toasted coconut and creamy coconut gelato. I

snaffled that down and swiftly moved onto the cheesecake, which

consisted of peanut butter and chocolate gelato, chocolate cookie

biscuit crumbs, peanut brittle honeycomb and peanut butter fudge.

I’ve noticed incarnations of frozen peanut butter desserts have been

popping up on menus everywhere in the last few years, and with good

reason – they’re bloody delicious. The banana sandwich was a beautiful

caramelly combo of aerated bread, dulce de leche, cream cheese gelato

and a hint of cinnamon. It was just like a frozen banoffee pie. I could have

had ten more, but that would have been embarrassing.

Black Toro is the full dining experience – great food, good service and a

warm atmosphere. I wouldn’t hesitate to venture out to Glen Waverley

to experience it again.

THE BLACK TORO

CUISINE: Mexican, Spanish

ADDRESS: 79 Kingsway, Glen Waverley

PH: 9561 9696

HOURS: Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm / Sat 10am - 5pm / Sun 12pm - 5pm

WEBSITE: www.theblacktoro.com.au

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BLACK TORO IS THE FULL DINING EXPERIENCE – GREAT FOOD, GOOD SERVICE AND A WARM ATMOSPHERE. I WOULDN’T HESITATE TO VENTURE OUT TO GLEN WAVERLEY TO EXPERIENCE IT AGAIN.

ASHLEY DAVIS:PURE SOUTH

MATTEO BRUNO:PASSIONATE ABOUT FOOD


Wandering down Flinders Lane will expose you to

some of the best eateries in Melbourne. These places

are tucked away on one of Melbourne’s most famous

laneways, that is quickly becoming the epicentre for

niche eating.

Amongst the many different genres of restaurants,

wine bars in particular are cropping up and making

a bold statement in the dining scene. Amidst the

current food and wine scene, The Meatball and

Wine Bar is an establishment that’s becoming more

prominent. With three different locations that each

have their own vibe, The Meatball and Wine Bar has

a unique offering of strictly Italian wines and a brief,

but definitely satisfying menu with meatballs as the

star of the show.

Swan Street, Smith Street, and Flinders Lane are all

graced by The Meatball and Wine Bar’s presence;

three very different neighbourhoods each hosting

a unique crowd. Feast Melbourne meet up with

Meatballs owner, Matteo Bruno, at the Smith Street

location for an interview and an introduction into the

world of Italian wines and meatballs.

What has been your journey through the Melbourne

food and wine scene been like? Where did you start?

I’m originally from Perth and have been writing and

producing film and television for the past ten years

and recently have focussed more on food television.

The last food show I did was a series about meat,

which was shot in many locations around the world.

I’m the youngest of four boys in an Italian family so

all we do is eat. I’ve always been passionate about

food and being exposed to such great food was a big

influence in starting The Meatball and Wine Bar.

When I started The Meatball and Wine Bar (in 2012)

it was probably one of the first of its kind (apart from

pizza restaurants of course) offering of a very singular,

focused product. I live on Flinders Lane, and I wanted

to find a spot that I could stroll up to and have a

nice glass of wine in a comfortable environment. The

Meatball and Wine Bar, was born.

AN INTERVIEW: MATTEO BRUNO

Meatball and Wine Bar. 135 Flinders Lane, Melbourne. Ph: 9654 7545

Words and photos by Feast Melbourne.


AND COMMENTABOUT FEAST MELBOURNEExploring and enjoying the food and drink scene of Melbourne is what Feast

Melbourne is all about. We love experiencing the rich culture present in the city of

Melbourne and invite all to follow, collaborate, and feast.

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MEATBALLS:DEFINITELY ITALIAN


As an importer and owner of a wine bar what kind of infl uence do

you want to have on the wine culture in Melbourne?

What is good in Melbourne is that there are a lot of good operators

and my restaurants are all surrounded by such great establishments,

so for me, it’s about educating an already knowledgeable audience

about new and interesting varieties of wine. I’m not trying to be

diff erent. These (Italian) wines are generally suited to the food. I’m

aimed at off ering what will pair best.

What is it about Italian wines that draws you and why have you

chosen to house exclusively Italian wines at The Meatball and Wine

Bar?

My mum is from the Veneto (venetian) region and my dad is from

Asti. The wine list originally was very heavy on those two regions.

The fl avour combinations of the meatballs are all Italian derivatives

as well.

What I like about Italian wines is that they aren’t as big and rich as

Australia or French wines so they tend to work with most cuisines,

especially those we’re off ering at the restaurants. These include

Prosecco, which is a wine I’m focussing on at the moment. I import

around thirty diff erent wines, but only a few are available at The

Meatball and Wine Bar.

Meatballs seems to be playing with both American and Italian

infl uences.

Meatballs for me is defi nitely Italian. If there’s anything American

about it, it’s our sliders, and that we’ve focused on something specifi c.

MEATBALL AND WINE BAR COMPANY

CUISINE: Meatballs, Wine

ADDRESS: 135 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

PH: 9654 7545

HOURS: Mon – Fri 8am – 1am / Sat – Sun 11am – 1am

WEBSITE: www.meatballandwinebar.com.au

TWITTER: @MeatballWB

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In the space that was formally Canvas / Chester White / a million other

things, Hawthorn Common looks set to take root. Owners Danny Colls

(Café Racer and Silo by Joost) and George Sykotis (The Press Club,

Jimmy Grants and Gazi) have created a space that is modern, spacious

and intriguing: covering the walls are black and white portraits of those

who have helped create Hawthorn Common, past clients, builders and

tradesmen, and Colls’ baby daughter, Poppy.

The place is a model for sustainability, with the food going full circle.

Everything is “milled, rolled, fermented, baked, preserved, dried, roasted,

composted and returned to grow again” reads the menu. This isn’t such

a shock when you consider that one of the owners helped establish Silo

by Joost – the CDB cafe where nothing goes to waste.

At Hawthorn Common, the philosophy is much the same. The coffee is

roasted in house (they have three of their own blends), herbs are picked

fresh from the garden, and all the bread and rolls are baked in house

from flour milled on site. They also culture their own yoghurt and pickle

and preserves their own fruit and vegetables. It’s a wonder they have any

time left to cook.

But Chef Stefano Rosi (ex-Café Vue and Vue du Monde) does manage

to find time to create dishes that are elegant and beautifully executed.

Dishes like the cured trout with radish, beetroot and wasabi mousse

are pretty as a picture and beautifully balanced ($18.00). The oily trout

paired with the sweet beetroot is a classic pairing.

Even breakfasts arrive looking like they’ve already had the beautiful filter

applied. The “Common Eggs” are in fact not so common: served poached

or scrambled with mushrooms, silverbeet, tomato and bacon crumble

with a beetroot relish, it is a unique take on an otherwise pedestrian dish.

The silverbeet replaces the typical sautéed spinach and does so without

compromising on flavour. It’s a good substitution, and one that makes it

difficult to go back to the mundane.

If you’re tired of the usual breakfasts on offer around Melbourne, you

should try the black pudding served on toast with peaches, apple and

fennel. Be warned: it’s a rich dish, so order a side of silverbeet to cut

through all that richness.

If black pudding isn’t your thing, there’s plenty of other more conventional

breakfast dishes on offer. There’s mushrooms served with feta and

watercress which comes loaded with cheese. Otherwise if you like sweet

breakfasts, there’s pancakes with vanilla and honey syrup on offer that

will make your friends jealous.

Had a late night? Hawthorn Common has you covered. While everyone

else is tucking into their grain salad (yes, there’s one on the menu), you

should order the Common Burger with mustard mayo, pickles bacon,

tomato, cheese and lettuce served with wedges and homemade tomato

sauce ($18.00). It’s by no means the best burger going round – the

brioche is a bit too crumbly for my liking, but it does the trick.

Hawthorn Common is (hopefully) the end to a revolving door of cafes

to open at 302 Burwood Road. Visit for breakfast and lunch through the

week, or pop in for dinner on Friday nights. If you’re up early Saturday,

they even host yoga on the deck outside. Make sure you order a kale

smoothie to enjoy after.

HAWTHORN COMMON


ADDRESS: 302 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn

HOURS: Breakfast and Lunch Mon - Sun

WEBSITE: www.hawthorncommon.com

FACEBOOK: HawthornCommon

INSTAGRAM: HawthornCommon

COFFEE: House Blend

HAWTHORN COMMON302 Burwood Road, Hawthorn. Ph: 9819 2200

Words and photos by Melbourne Food Files.

MFF

ABOUT MELBOURNE FOOD FILES

Melbourne Food Files is a food blog written by Sarah, a graphic designer

based in Melbourne with a passion for food and photography.

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MACEDON:DREAMY


Macedon in autumn is just dreamy. The trees are adorned with auburn and

yellow-brown crinkle cut leaves, and the grass is lush from the lazy May

rain. A touch of fog further romances you and you’re suddenly wishing

you were the proprietor of that darling corner white weatherboard house

with a stone fence. You’d eat cake for breakfast and write novels about

pioneer women taking on the world. And then on the weekends, you

could forage for mushrooms. Yes, that would do just nicely.

Last weekend, my dear friend Emma Stirling, from Scoop Nutrition, and I

headed to Macedon with our families for a day foraging for mushrooms.

We were learning the art of foraging from Jim Fuller and Richard Ford.

Jim is a lovely gent with many tales and much knowledge, having

worked on many exciting exotic mushroom ventures. Richard has been

supplying Melbourne’s top restaurants with mushrooms for 25 years. His

knowledge is out of this world, articulate and fascinating. I could listen to

him talking about mushrooms for hours. Both of these gents know their

mushrooms, they live and breathe them, and this is what you want when

setting out foraging.

Wandering under the pines, we searched for Pine Mushrooms, which are a

fantastic orange colour, and Slippery Jacks. Both are very distinct and not

easily confused with dangerous mushrooms. It goes without saying folks,

don’t forage without a guide unless you are extremely well educated.

There are deadly mushrooms all over the place. Richard detailed what

can happen if you ingest one, which was terribly unromantic though

terribly necessary.

Further up the mountain we also pulled long cords of cordyseps out

of the ground, a completely surreal, pinch me, ‘what on earth is going

on, I swear I haven’t had any mushrooms?’ moment. These suckers are

a testament to the power of fungus, encapsulating a caterpillar, taking

over its body, instructing it before engulfing it. Creepy, amazing stuff.

After our adventure in the forest, we ended up back at Olive Jones

restaurant, where Chef Mike took us through ways to prepare the

beauties we had foraged. This restaurant is a gem, with a wood fired oven

churning out loaves and pizza for the local community. In my dreams I’d

visit here on a Wednesday (wood fired pizza night) after a steady day of

writing and walking and leaf crunching.

Our mushroom meal was absolutely divine, starting with sparkling wine

and then moving onto a potato rosti with smoked salmon and our silky,

sautéed, superb mushrooms. Followed up with duck confit on a bed of

smooth mashed potatoes with our mushrooms swooning underneath,

plus a little Brussels sprout action. It was just beautiful. The whole day

was.

OLIVE JONES OF MACEDON

CUISINE: Bar, Gastropub

ADDRESS: 40 Victoria Street, Macedon

HOURS: Wed 5pm - 10pm / Thurs - Sat 12 - 11pm / Sun 12 - 8pm

WEBSITE: www.olivejones.vpweb.com.au

FACEBOOK: Olive-Jones

FORAGING FOR MUSHROOMS“And then on the weekends, you could forage for mushrooms. Yes, that would do just nicely.“

Words and photos by Apples Under My Bed.


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ABOUT APPLES UNDER MY BED

My name is Heidi. I adore homemade pie and spaghetti. My blog, Apples Under My

Bed, is my food diary. I write about my life, what I cook, where I travel and what I eat.

I am a dietician, I love butter and the Mornington Peninsula is my home.

TWITTER: @HEIDIAPPLES | INSTAGRAM: HEIDIAPPLES

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WHO’S YOUR FAVOURITE SOUTH MELBOURNE MARKET TRADER?

As part of the Melbourne Market Awards, our traders are jostling to prove themselves as the Best Trader in the categories of coffee, deli, fruit and veg, poultry and game, meat, seafood, speciality food, eateries, nursery and flowers, fashion and accessories, services, and general merchandise.

Acknowledge the passion and dedication of your favourite South MelbourneMarket trader and VOTE NOW at marketsofmelbourne.com.au or in the Market.

All voters go in the draw to WIN a $200 Market voucher! Voting closes Thursday 31 July.

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The Digital E-wallet is fast becoming a mainstream necessity as people are wanting to minimize their pocket real estate to just the humble smartphone.

Consumers want to banish the bulk by linking their bank accounts, driver’s license and all other forms of ID to be stored on the phone – which will inevitably result in the physical wallet becoming extinct.

The phrase “digital wallet” has been thrown around a lot as of late, but what does it actually mean? A digital wallet allows individuals to make electronic transactions using their smartphone to purchase items in-store and online.

With the aid of NFC and the forward thinking folk at PayPal, who have been trail blazing the digital wallet sphere, consumers have more products available to them than ever before. As a result, payment for goods on one’s smartphone will only become more convenient.

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OCEAN EIGHT WINERY

In the hinterlands of Shoreham, tucked down a winding clay road lies Ocean Eight Vineyard and Winery. Producing Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris – and an extremely limited Sparkling – Winemaker Michael Aylward is creating some of the finest takes on these varietals from the Mornington Peninsula, evident in Ocean Eight’s continuing presence on the best restaurant wine lists in Australia.

Small quantities of the wines are made every year, so visit the cellar door for tastings and to experience the purpose built, gravity fed underground barrel room. Barrel tastings are available by appointment and opening hours run from Thursday – Sunday 12noon to 5pm.

ADDRESS: 271 Tucks Road, Shoreham

PH: 5989 6471

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The Eat Drink Blog Conference, being held in Brisbane in September 2014, is an incredibly special event that sets out to celebrate this community.

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BIG BREAKKIE: DONE WELL

THE COFFEE: COULDN’T BE FAULTED

PARED-BACK: AND SUN-DRENCHED

PROSPECT ESPRESSO: TICKS ALL THE BOXES


As the traffic moves swiftly from Prospect Hill Road to Burke, Prospect

Espresso’s blink-and-you’ll-miss-it appeal is nestled in a wee space, with

the crew pumping out consistently excellent coffee and well-executed

breakfasts. The pared-back, sun-drenched cafe has quickly become a

popular place for those looking for a sweet escape from the buzz of the

main shopping strip and the promise of good coffee, all served in those

mint-tinted Acme & Co cups. Bliss.

On the breakfast menu you’ll find the essentials, plus some newbies,

from warm coconut rice with kiwifruit, lime air and puffed rice to panko

crumbed eggs. The lunch menu is short and sweet; think meaty slow

cooked lamb sandwiches and Reuben’s.

The big brekkie here is done well (perhaps one of the better ones we’ve

had), the highlight being that gorgeous sourdough sitting underneath.

T stacked the toast with buttery slices of avocado flesh, crisp bacon and

a stack of mushrooms. Nothing overdressed – simple at its best.

As J and T were suffering from some pretty nasty burger pangs (standard,

really), they were delighted to spot this one on the menu. And boy, looks

are deceptive – this one was packed with flavour; a thick, juicy patty

layered with all the right elements (perfectly-cooked bacon, cheese,

tomato, pickles and creamy mayo). The brioche bun, despite its richer

texture, was still quite fluffy, rounding out a well-tiered lunch. Coupled

with fries, J and T left content.

As for the coffees, none of ours could be faulted – this one will soon be

a regular haunt for us.

Melbourne may not be short of cafes, but out in the ‘burbs it can, at

times, be a little harder to locate those ones who are able to knock off

all four points: awesome coffee, friendly staff, great food, and a relaxed

fit-out of the ‘I’d happily read a book in here’ kind.

Prospect Espresso manages to tick all the boxes.

PROSPECT ESPRESSO


ADDRESS: 2a Prospect Hill Rd, Camberwell

HOURS: Mon - Fri 7am – 4pm / Sat – Sun 8am – 4.30pm

WEBSITE: www.prospectespresso.com.au

TWITTER: @PEspresso

FACEBOOK: prospectespresso

COFFEE: Rosso

PROSPECT ESPRESSO2a Prospect Hill Rd, Camberwell. Ph: 9882 7359

Words and photos by The Food Society.


AND COMMENT

ABOUT THE FOOD SOCIETY

There are some things that were meant to happen, and sometimes it takes a little

bit of experimenting to find out just what that is. At TFS, we endeavour to do that

experimenting for you. The product of a group of mates who just can’t stop dining

out, TFS is dedicated to the celebration of food - of all kinds.

WWW.THEFOODSOCIETY.COM.AU

TWITTER: @THEFOODSOCIETY | FACEBOOK: THEFOODSOCIETY

OUT IN THE ‘BURBS IT CAN, AT TIMES, BE A LITTLE HARDER TO LOCATE THOSE ONES WHO ARE ABLE TO KNOCK OFF ALL FOUR POINTS: AWESOME COFFEE, FRIENDLY STAFF, GREAT FOOD, AND A RELAXED FIT-OUT OF THE ‘I’D HAPPILY READ A BOOK IN HERE’ KIND.

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LEBANESE RICE: COOKED IN HEAVY SPICES

SHAWARMA: PULLED MEAT AND TABBOULEH SALAD

BAKLAVA: AND MIDDLE EASTERN TREATS



AND COMMENT

For 14 years, Maraw Makool and her team of dedicated family and

staff have been producing the very best in Lebanese cuisine and

products out of their ever expanding home-style kitchen; Oasis Bakery

Cafe. Dominated by a strong family presence, with three generations

of Makool’s taking hold of the reigns, Oasis succeeds in impressing

everyone who walks through its welcoming doors.

Having established itself as a small bakery serving coffee, sweets and

breads in the late ‘90s, today Oasis has expanded to include over 4,000

imported and locally produced products – taking over their neighbour’s

shop fronts to extend their supermarket section, making way for more

produce in 2010. The expansion has led to greater acclaim to Middle

Eastern cuisine and although several attempts to outshine them have

been made by ill-fated competitors, fortunately (or unfortunately) no

competitor has even come close to what Oasis has to offer.

The cafe section is a large dining area, decked out with roof lanterns

and packed with tables full of hungry customers. There are lots of

lunch specials on offer from meat and felafel shawarma to halloumi and

spinach pies and salads, as well as coffee, regular and the Lebanese

traditional style and of course a huge and ever growing selection of

Baklava and Middle Eastern sweets.

The sweet and savoury flavours come together so well in Lebanese food

– rice cooked in heavy spices – cardamom, coriander seed and cloves

complimented perfectly with sweet bursts of raisins and chopped nuts

is a perfect side to a densely soaked pulled meat and tabbouleh salad

shawarma, which is available open – to mix on a plate yourself – or as a

tightly bundled wrap.

The supermarket section literally is a mecca, and home to all types of

Middle Eastern produce – fresh and preserved – as well as crockery,

cutlery, coffee implements and traditional tagines and oddly enough,

henna hair-dye. With wall to wall spices to choose from, all labelled

with quirky titles such as MacGyver spices (known to “get you out of

any troubled situation”) and Morerockin (Moroccan) seasoning, there

are hundreds of spices, for any occasion to choose from. You can also

get fresh felafels, dried fruits, nuts, legumes, pulses and every possible

canned-good you could ever think of.

Proudly first and foremost a bakery, Oasis serves fresh cheeses and

handmade pastries from Middle Eastern flat bread and pita to cheese

filled pocket pastries and fresh salads and falafel, seven days a week.

Throughout the year there are a wide range of events available to

customers at Oasis including cooking demonstrations and celebration

events full of camels (yes apparently so), belly dancers, food and of

course music.

They also offer catering services, have the first Middle Eastern cuisine

app and cookbook entitled Yallateef, and are just really lovely people.

OASIS BAKERY

CUISINE: Middle Eastern, Coffee

ADDRESS: 9/993 North Road, Murrumbeena

PH: 9570 1122

HOURS: Sat – Wed 8am – 7pm / Thurs – Fri 8am – 9pm

WEBSITE: www.oasisbakery.com.au

FACEBOOK: theoasisbakery

OASIS BAKERY9/993 North Road, Murrumbeena. Ph: 9570 1122

Words and Photos by The Global Rambler.

ABOUT THE GLOBAL RAMBLER:

Ella is a food, culture and travel writer. Her blog, the global rambler, is full of tips

on the best places to eat, sample third-wave coffee and travel destinations off the

beaten track. When she isn’t researching urban farming solutions and absorbing

cultural shifts in coffee and food, she is a copywriter and social media strategist.

TWITTER: @GLOBALRAMBLR | FACEBOOK: THEGLOBALRAMBLER

WWW.THEGLOBALRAMBLER.COM

THE SWEET AND SAVOURY FLAVOURS COME TOGETHER SO WELL IN LEBANESE FOOD – RICE COOKED IN HEAVY SPICES – CARDAMOM, CORIANDER SEED AND CLOVES COMPLIMENTED PERFECTLY WITH SWEET BURSTS OF RAISINS AND CHOPPED NUTS

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WINTERWARMTH

Köy Restaurant has a lot to be excited about. It’s gözleme, which sold outside and during the daytime only, has earned itself a cult following at the South Melbourne Market. So much so, that they’ve opened a second venue, baby sister Göz City. It’s Australia’s fi rst stand-alone specialty café and is located in the heart of the CBD at 502 Little Collins Street , Melbourne.

If gözleme isn’t your thing though, (how could it not be?) drop in Wed-Sat for a Turkish dinner feast. Pop in midweek for some special nights.NOTABLE NIGHTS: *Banquet Night* 7-courses | $30 pp. Last Wednesday of each month.*Turkish Thursdays* $14 main meals. $5 EFES beer & House wine. 6pm-10pm.

OPEN: Wednesday – Saturday 8am-10pm, Sunday 8am – 4pm ADDRESS: 116-136 Cecil St, South MelbourneBOOKINGS: 9696 9640WWW.KOYRESTAURANT.COM.AU

KOY

Located in the heart of Fitzroy at 361 Brunswick Street, lies a cosy and romantic cocktail bar, The Alchemist Bar owned by Nicole Van Ross. Off ering a wide range of Potions, their fully stocked bar ensures that they can create almost any drink or cocktail that one desires. The delicious food, candle lit ambiance, and their knowledgeable and highly spirited bar staff , fi ll up this bar and bring the experience of The Alchemist Bar to life.

Of their many specialities, with their new winter menu you can expect delicious concoctions such as The Time Machine, a new take on a whisky sour using Japanese whisky, amaretto and agave nectar, along with The Act of Decadence, a blood red cocktail topped with a gold dusted rose petal. To fl ame their fame and fi ght off the winter cold, you should come in to try The Element of Fire, as head bartender Piotr Kuzmiki, works his magic and creates this enchanting and heart-warming cocktail on fi re right before your eyes.

OPEN: Sunday to Friday from 5PM and Saturdays from 3PMADDRESS: 361 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy 3065BOOKINGS: 03 9419 8250WWW.THEALCHEMISTBAR.COM.AU

THE ALCHEMISTTucked away on 226 Coventry Street in South Melbourne hides the seductively entertaining Bohemia Cabaret. Proud to be one of Australia’s premier Cabaret and Burlesque destinations, Bohemia is a completely diff erent world, bringing you to a diverse production of live shows and entertainment, with something for every taste, laugh, appetite and desire.

Come experience the world of Bohemia with a three course dinner and show!

SPECIAL OFFERWhen you make your booking, mention GRAM BOHEMIA and receive a three course dinner and show for only $60.00 per person. (Up to $80.00 Value). Off er valid until 31/7/14.

OPEN: Thursday, Friday and Saturday 6PM to late.ADDRESS: 226-228 Coventry Street, South Melbourne BOOKINGS: [email protected]

WWW.BOHEMIACABARETCLUB.COM

THE BOHEMIA CABARET

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26CHOCOLATE BROWNIE

CAKE WITH ROAST RHUBARB


RECIPE: CHOCOLATE BROWNIECAKE WITH ROAST RHUBARB

Recipe and photos by Tucker


AND COMMENT

ABOUT TUCKERCrafted by some of the most exciting and intelligent young writers, photographers and cooks in Australia

and beyond, Tucker combines an array of recipes, technical how-to’s, and features on cooks, food culture

and cooking and eating at home.

WWW.HEYTUCKER.COM TWITTER: @HEY_TUCKER | INSTAGRAM: HEYTUCKER

INGREDIENTS

200g dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids), roughly chopped

200g unsalted good quality butter

300g caster sugar

6 free range eggs

100g plain fl our

Olsson’s sea salt

2 stems of fresh rhubarb, cut into 3cm lengths

50g caster sugar

2 tsp vanilla extract

2 tbsp whiskey

METHOD

Line a 23cm tart pan with lightly greased baking paper. Set aside.

For the roast rhubarb, preheat oven to 200C. Rinse rhubarb well under

cold water, shake off excess water, then place into a roasting dish large

enough to fi t the rhubarb in a single layer.

Sprinkle the rhubarb all over with sugar and drizzle with vanilla extract

and whisky. Toss to coat, then roast for 15-20 minutes until tender but

still maintaining its shape. Set aside to cool.

Meanwhile, melt the chocolate by placing it in a bain-marie (a heatproof

bowl set over a saucepan of lightly simmering water). Stir occasionally.

Add butter and a pinch of salt and stir until completely melted. Remove

from the heat and allow to cool slightly.

In the bowl of a food mixer or using a handheld beaters, beat the eggs

and sugar on high speed for 7-8 minutes until pale and fl uff y.

Add the melted chocolate mixture and gently fold into the mix. Finally

add the fl our and fold in until just combined.

Reduce the oven temperature to 180C.

Pour the mixture into the prepared pan, then bake in the oven for 20-25

minutes, until the top is crisp and fi rm and the inside has the consistency

of a fudgy chocolate brownie.

Remove from the oven and let cool in the tin before transferring to a

serving plate and topping with rhubarb.

Serve with cream or ice cream.

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Winter Warmth

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FROM LEFT: CRITTENDEN ESTATE OGGI 2012, DEXTER CHARDONNAY 2012 AND

BRASH HIGGINS NERO D’AVOLA 2013

ALES:BRIGHT FAINTERS DUBBEL AND MOUNTAIN GOAT FANCY PANTS



AND COMMENT

Mountain Goat Fancy Pants

Let me be honest and up front, I’m a little bit biased when it comes to this

beer. Originally a Rare Breed release in 2012, the craft beer loving public

went all Lady Gaga over its simple, yet tasty toffee, fruity combination.

In March this year, Mountain Goat owners Cam and Dave announced

Fancy Pants (a.k.a. my second mortgage) was to become a part of their

Autumn/Winter range – in a can!

Canned craft is well established in the U.S. and is only just starting to

take hold here in Australia with a handful of craft breweries investing

in canning lines. In short, canned beer doesn’t let light in, which helps

preserve the flavours. Cartons weigh less, meaning a smaller carbon

footprint and most importantly, cans don’t smash on the ground when

you’re playing backyard cricket or stumbling around BYO music festivals!

(I love you Aunty Meredith).

So let’s talk about the amazing beer inside this fancy can. Being an amber

ale, it has a wonderful toffee note thanks to the crystal and roasted malts

which provides a beautiful smooth mouthful. The real hero for me is the

Aussie Galaxy hops which adds its signature passionfruit/pineapple

aromas and gives you something close to a slightly sweet, caramelised

fruit salad experience.

But as I said, I’m biased. I asked Simon Frake, one of Mountain Goat’s

beloved reps, why Fancy Pants has had such a huge impact, “It’s hopefully

a good honest nod to the pacific northwest in terms of a decent bittering

and aromatic hop profile battling it out against a rich malt base which

maintains a great balance. It’s the beer we’d make all year round if we

had a money tree in the brewery, so it’s nice to know for a small-ish

period of time, people can enjoy it in the cooler months.”.

Available all around Melbourne and regional Victoria in good beer

venues on tap and in cans, do yourself a favour and get your hands on

some Fancy Pants.

MOUNTAIN GOAT FANCY PANTS STATS

ABV: 5.2%

Style: Hoppy Australian Amber Ale | Serving Temp: 6-8 degrees

Origin: Richmond, Victoria

Food Pairing: Char grilled pork, beef or lamb with a side of grilled corn

Price (RRP): 375ml $8-9 | 24 x 375ml $69

Buy it here: www.goatbeer.com.au

Bright Fainters Dubbel

There’s definitely something spiritual about Victoria’s high country.

Winter is a brilliant time to visit places like Bright and Beechworth with

snow-capped mountains towering over magnificent wineries, cheese

producers and of course, some of Australia’s best craft breweries.

Bright Brewery, founded in 2006 by Scott Brandon and Fiona Reddaway,

offers a range of beers to suit all palates. But it was the Fainters Dubbel

that caught my eye and taste buds. A typical Belgian Abbey Ale, I was

transported back to my travelling experiences through Europe where

beers where big, sweet and kind of like drinking fruit cake.

Scott does not hide his affection for the style, “The Dubbel was an

original part of the core range from the early days of our existence as we

have always loved the big, rich and bold flavours of Belgian beers. Even

though it’s not our biggest seller, we consider the Fainters Dubbel our

flagship beer. It’s what we’re all about.”.

With huge smack of clove, raisin and toffee aroma supported by a solid

malt profile, it’s surprising that the high ABV doesn’t linger too long

on the palate. I’d consider this a perfect night cap or after-dinner beer

poured generously into a big tulip glass, while sitting in front of an open

fire nibbling on a cheese platter. Heaven.

BRIGHT FAINTERS DUBBEL STATS

ABV: 8.5%

Style: Belgian Abbey Ale

Serving Temp: 10-12 degrees

Origin: Bright, Victoria

Food Pairing: Pulled Pork roll, Sticky Date Pudding, Goats Cheese.

Price (RRP): 375ml $6.20 (direct from the brewery) | 24 x 330ml $125

Buy it here: www.brightbrewery.com

BEER REVIEWS

ABOUT ON THE BANDWAGONTrev spends most weekends drinking craft beer, playing guitar really loud while drinking craft

beer and eating as much amazing food as he can stomach – whilst drinking craft beer. He

founded Bendigo Beer to legitimise his addiction and hang out with some awesome people.

Loves a chat.

TWITTER: @ONTHE_BANDWAGON | INSTAGRAM: ONTHE_BANDWAGON

Words and photo by On the Bandwagon.

CARTONS WEIGH LESS, MEANING A SMALLER CARBON FOOTPRINT AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, CANS DON’T SMASH ON THE GROUND WHEN YOU’RE PLAYING BACKYARD CRICKET OR STUMBLING AROUND BYO MUSIC FESTIVALS! (I LOVE YOU AUNTY MEREDITH).

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FROM LEFT: POOLEY PINOT GRIGIO 2013, DOMAINE LUCCI SANGIOVESE 2013,

VIRAGO NEBBIOLO 2011.


POOLEY Pinot Grigio 2013

Coal River Valley, Tasmania

RRP $30

Brother-sister winemaking-viticulturist duo, Anna and Matthew Pooley,

are hardworking Tasmanians taking over the reigns and managing

Pooley Wines, which their family established in 1985. Just quietly, they

do a damn fine job of it too.

This particular Pinot Grigio has been quick to achieve its status as a

fantastic dry style coming from the cooler climes of the Coal River Valley

in southern Tasmania. Aromas of crunchy green pear, red apple and salty

sea breeze are the predominant characters on the nose followed by a

palate with thirst-quenching acidity, similar fruit flavours as the nose and

a touch of almond on the finish. A period of extended maturation on the

lees has also offered some welcome texture and length to the palate.

Try the Pooley Pinot Grigio with mild cheeses, fried calamari or tempura

anything.

Stockist: Pooley Wines website or ask at your local independent wine

retailer

DOMAINE LUCCI Sangiovese 2013

Adelaide Hills, South Australia

RRP $29

This wine by Domaine Lucci has one of the cutest labels I have seen with

a blue-haired anime character on the front. The Lucci labels fall under

the Lucy Margaux umbrella – a property managed in the Adelaide Hills

by natural wine enthusiast Anton Von Klopper.

It is fortunate that aside from the eye-catching label, the wine performs

just as nicely. This 100% Sangiovese was made without adding yeast,

acid or certain other products that are generally used in winemaking.

The Domaine Lucci Sangiovese has a high-toned nose with lots of red

cherry liqueur, chinotto and plum aromas coming through. I would guess

that some old wood has been used for maturation during this warm

vintage, with tannins that are ripe yet mild.

It has a definite nod to the Italian styles with softened flavours of winter

herbs and earthy notes to the finish.

Drink now and sample with grilled meats marinated with herbs or plates

of charcuterie.

Stockist: King & Godfree, Carlton

VIRAGO Nebbiolo 2011

Beechworth, Victoria

RRP N/A

Now you might think you have heard this story before, but bear with me.

It’s a little different.

Two women, one a surgeon and one an accountant, purchased a property

in Beechworth in Victoria’s north-east that was part of the old Brown

Brother’s Everton hills vineyard. Not knowing very much about grape

growing and winemaking, the women consulted the advice of their

winemaking neighbour, Russell Bourne, who convinced them to plant

Nebbiolo vines so he might then make the wine in the future.

So the ladies proceeded to plant 2000 vines in the year 2007 and were

ready to make their wine. Then their neighbour left the area. Oh dear.

Fortunately they had another local winemaker nearby by the name of

Rick Kinzbrunner of Beechworth’s famed Giaconda winery, who held a

keen interest in Nebbiolo and agreed to make the wine instead. Phew!

This wine is intriguing – it is made from 100% Nebbiolo yet smells like

it has been blended with a bit of Cabernet due to a mesh of tar and

bramble character on the nose. The palate has a nice meaty depth and

a smokiness that draws any more obvious fruit notes away. There are

drying woody tannins and lingering flavours of winter herbs then this

pleasing juiciness at the finish, which makes your fingers simply reach for

another glass. Cheeky indeed.

If there were an Options game and I had to guess what this wine was

without seeing the label, I would fail to guess that the Virago Nebbiolo

was a Nebbiolo. It just goes to show what uniqueness is coming out of

Australia today. Try this with fatty salami, veal and pork-based ragu.

Stockist: Keep on the lookout at local restaurants and the local wine

shop in the Beechworth area


AND COMMENT

WINE REVIEWS

ABOUT LA DONNA DEL VINOLa Donna del Vino is the pseudonym of this young lady from Melbourne who worked in wineries

throughout Australia and Italy. After years of gallivanting she returned to Melbourne to market wine and

share her love of all things vinous. In her spare time she enjoys cooking, gardening, drinking good vino and

is a self-confessed Neb Head (someone really into Nebbiolo).

WWW.LADONNADELVINO.COM

TWITTER: @LADONNADELVINO | FACEBOOK: LA-DONNA-DEL-VINO

Words and photo by La Donna Del Vino.

WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING

THE SHAW DAVEY SLUM OPENINGThe Shaw Davey Slum opened it’s door is June. The concept draw’s from the 1960s era of Australian when life squarely focussed on eclectic and sophisticated Melbourne after the Melbourne Olympics when life was wholesome and fun in the “golden age” of Australia’s place in the world. “The Slum”, as it has been affectionately termed, is unique in style, presentation and represents great value for money.

WORLD GIN DAYPhotos: Dean Schmideg

World Gin Day Melbourne was hosted on June 14 by Gin Palace & Bar Ampere featuring an informal gin breakfast with Andrew Marks from The Melbourne Gin Company, a degustation lunch with Jeremy Spencer from West Winds Gin, and masterclasses with Four Pillars and Bombay Sapphire. Another highlight was a session with Diageo’s Sean Baxter helping attendees create and blend their own gin perfume using Tanqueray 10 and various tinctures.

INSTA LOVEThanks @_jc_08_ for this

yummy pic of our June front cover!

> ASCOT FOOD STOREOPENING: July 2014

CUISINE: Café Fare, Coff ee

PH: 9370 2649

FACEBOOK: ascotfoodstore.com.au

> LUCY LIU KITCHEN AND BAROPENING: July 2014

CUISINE: Asian

ADDRESS: 23 Oliver Lane, Melbourne

WEBSITE: www.lucylius.com.au

FACEBOOK: LucyLiuMelbourne

> FINDERS KEEPERS CAFE OPENED: June 17, 2014

CUISINE: Café Fare, Coff ee

ADDRESS: 89 Riversdale Road, Hawthorn

FACEBOOK: fi nderskeepersbar

> CHIARAOPENED: June 16, 2014

CUISINE: Italian

ADDRESS: 705 Collins St Docklands

WEBSITE: www.chiara.net.au

FACEBOOK: ChiaraRestaurant

TWITTER: Chiara_Rest

> TADKA BOOM!OPENED: June 16, 2014

CUISINE: Indian, Breakfast, Lunch

ADDRESS: 550 Bourke St Melbourne

WEB: www.tadkaboom.com.au

FACEBOOK: TadkaBoom

TWITTER: TadkaBoom

> RAFFA AND THE FOXOPENED: June 11, 2014

CUISINE: Cocktails, Wine Bar

ADDRESS: 181 Victoria Ave Albert Park,

WEB: www.raff aandthefox.com.au

FACEBOOK: raff aandthefox

> AYAM CHEFOPENED: June 9, 2014

CUISINE: Malaysian, Asian

ADDRESS: 67 Coventry St Southbank

WEB: www.ayamchef.com.au

FACEBOOK: ayamchef

> BAD FRANKIE OPENED: June 5, 2014

CUISINE: Jaffl es, Spirits, Cocktails

ADDRESS: 141 Greeves St, Fitzroy

WEBSITE: www.badfrankie.com

FACEBOOK: badfrankie

> CHOKOLAITOPENED: June 2, 2014

CUISINE: Chocolate, Desserts

ADDRESS: Emporium Melbourne

Level 3 - 287 Lonsdale St

WEBSITE: www.chokolait.com.au

FACEBOOK: chokolaitfans

> BLACK SQUIRRELOPENED: June 2014

CUISINE: Cafe Fare, Coff ee, Burgers

ADDRESS: 20 Bay Rd, Sandringham

> LUCKY PENNYOPENED: May 29, 2014

CUISINE: Cafe Fare, Coff ee, Salad

ADDRESS: 481 Chapel St South Yarra

WEBSITE: www.theluckypenny.com.au

FACEBOOK: luckypennychapelst

> THE NAKED BURGER AND COFFEE BAROPENED: May 29, 2014

CUISINE: Burgers, Coff ee

ADDRESS: 250 Blackburn Road, Doncaster East

WEB: www.thenakedburger.com.au

FACEBOOK: The-Naked-Burger-Coff ee-Bar

TWITTER: thenakedburger

> SHYUN RAMEN BAROPENED: May, 2014

CUISINE: Asian, Japanese, Noodles

ADDRESS: 73 Koornang Rd Carnegie

FACEBOOK: Shyun-Ramen-Bar

> BREWSPACEOPENED: March 12, 2014

CUISINE: Online coff ee retailer

PH: 9585 9899

WEB: www.brewspace.com.au

FACEBOOK: brewspace

TWITTER: @brewspace

INSTAGRAM: brewspace

WHAT’S ONWHAT’S NEW

> 1 – 6 JULY 2014

Philippe Mouchel Week

Estelle Wine Bar

243 High Street, Northcote

More info: www.estellebarkitchen.com.au

> 5 – 6 JULY

Abundance Festival

Montalto Vineyard and Olive Grove

33 Shoreham Road, Red Hill South

More info: www.montalto.com.au

> 8 JULY 2014

Meet the Maker

Brooks Restaurant

115-117 Collins Street, Melbourne

More info: www.brooksofmelbourne.com

> 12 - 13 JULY

Extravaganza - Eat Drink Discover

The Pier, Cunnigham Pier

10 Western Beach Foreshore Road, Geelong

More info: www.extravaganzageelong.com.au

> 16 JULY 2014

Celebrating Winter’s Harvest Masterclass

LG Kitchen, Cecil Street

South Melbourne Market

More info: www.southmelbournemarket.com.au

> 18- 20 JULY 2014

Bendigo Festival of Lamb

Various Locations around Bendigo

More info: www. bendigofestivalofl amb.com

> 20 JULY 2014

Colombia Festival

Federation Square, Melbourne

More info: www.fedsquare.com

> 27 JULY 2014

Glenlyon Fine Food and Wine Fayre

Glenlyon Shire Hall

Daylesford Road, Glenlyon

More info: www. glenlyon.vic.au

> 31 JULY 2014

Oyster Frenzy #9

Albert Park Hotel

Cnr Montague St and Dundas Place Albert Park

More info: www.thealbertpark.com.au

For more upcoming events, please

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CITY SQUARE3 Below

COLLINS PLACEFeeling FruityRoozervelts

COLLINS STREETBistrot D'OrsayBlue BagBox on CollinsCafé EscCharles Dickens TavernCrema EspressoCollins QuarterDegani Café BakeryEgon’s Café BakeryGadjoGloria JeansIn a RushKartelKoko BlackLindt Café Macchiato Sushi BarMamasitaMorganNashiNegroni Bar and GrillParis End CaféPlane Tree CaféPurple Peanuts Japanese CaféSheni's CurriesSilk RoadStrozziSummit Café and BarSwitchboard CaféThe Brazilian BeanThe Kitchen CatThe Sherlock HolmesTreasury Restaurant and BarTutti In PiazzaZuff aZuroona Café

DEGRAVES STREETBarber on DegravesCafé AndiamoDegraves EspressoGrill’dLittle CupcakesSea SaltThe QuarterTOFWD Deli

DRIVER LANEPenny Blue

ELIZABETH STREETCafé ScallettiCafé VictoriaCiti Noodle CaféCoff eaFood IncHudsons Coff eeJasper KitchenLord of the FriesPiazza VittoriaSNITZSpigaThe Garden Café

Tropicana

EXHIBITION STREET180665 Degrees CaféCafé MultitudeCoopers InnDecoy CaféEleven 37Es-X CaféEuropean Bier CaféLocandaMore Than FreshSushi BurgerThe Maj Café (Her Majesty's Theatre)Trunk Bar and Café

EXPLORATION LANELeague of Honest Coff ee

FLINDERS LANE101 Café BarAdelphiBluestone BISQBreadwellBrunetti (City Square)Bull and Bear TavernBull RunCafé 53Café RemaCafenaticsCecconisCherry & TwigsChin ChinCity Library CaféCoda Bar RestaurantCoff ee EclipseCrema Espresso BarCumulusFull Plate CaféIl Cubico CaféKCLLustre LoungeNighcat BarOverdraft CaféPapa GooseRoasted Coff ee BarRosatiSuperfi noSwiss Club VictoriaTazio Birraria PizzeriaTerra RossaThe TrustVirginia PlainYak Bar

FLINDERS STREETBertha Brown

Desi DhabaKikoo SushiKitayaLa Stazione

NandosPress ClubThe ForumTower SushiWaterside Hotel T-Roy Browns

FRANKLIN STREETMiss Libertine

HARDWARE LANEAff ogatoAloi NaBasic BitesCampari HouseCharlie’s BarCreperie Le TriskelKhokolat BarMax Café BarPOP Restaurant and BarSettebelloTastebuds of MelbourneThe MillVialetto Restaurant

HOSIER LANEMistyMovida

LA TROBE STREETBasement @ 350 LatrobeBlaq Café BarCafé NostimoCafenatics on LatrobeClub ChefCoff ee AcademyDuke of Kent HotelFrescatis Fine FoodsInternet CaféKanda Sushi Noodle BarKlik Food and DrinkLatrobe CaféOriental SpoonSpicy Noodle CaféWilliam Angliss Bistro

LITTLE BOURKE STREETBar HumbugBrother Baba BudanCafé 600 (Hotel Ibis)Ishiya Stonegrill DiningKorean BBQ Buff etKri KriLa Di DaLittle BLongrainMezzo Bar and GrillMrs Parmas+39 PizzaPunch LaneScugnizzoShuji sushiSMXL Café

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Softbelly BarSorry GrandmaSushi & Bon ApetitThe ApartmentVine Café Bar

LITTLE COLLINS STREETBasso Bridie O’Reilly'sBrisqCacao Fine ChocolatesCafé De TuscanyCaffe e TortoChampagne LoungeChestnut Exchange CaféCouncil House 2DiksteinElevensesExchange CoffeeFamish’dFiddler PubGills DinerGordon's Café & BarGreen PressGuava BeanHairy CanaryHudson’sIn a Rush EspressoIrish Times PubKitten ClubMamma’s BoyMar LourinhaMenzies TavernOriental Tea HouseOrtigia PizzeriaPonyQuists CoffeeRare SteakhouseSaki Sushi BarStellini BarTengo SushiTerrace Deli

LITTLE LONSDALE STREET1000 Pound Bend166 Espresso BarAngliss RestaurantCafé 111Café 18Don TooEquinioxGianni LuncheonGiraffe CaféHorse BazaarIl VicolettoLa La LandKoukos CaféMatchModo Mio CaféOddfellows HotelRue BebelonsShop 7 EspressoStrike

Troika BarYork Café

LONSDALE STREETAspro BleBabboBaguette ClubBarakiClub RetroColonial HotelDegani’sDemi TasseEmerald PeacockEncore Café BarHikari SushiJ Walk CaféJapanese Pub ShogunKenny's BakeryLatte Love CaféLe TraiteurLegals Café BarMadame Kay'sUrban DeliWheat Restaurant Bar

MELBOURNE PLACESaint Peters Bar & Restaurant

MEYERS PLACELily BlacksLoopWaiters Restaurant

MORAY STREETWater Rat Hotel

NEWQUAY PROMENADEFish BarLive BaitMecca Bar

QUEEN STREETBellini (ANZ Building)Chaise LoungeDeganiMercat Cross HotelMichaelangeloMuleta'sNashiNourishRomano'sSegafredoSpeck

RUSSELL PLACEBar Ampere

RUSSELL STREETBean RoomBlu Point CaféCafé Little HutChilli CaféChill On Ice Lounge

China BarHawkers CaféInfinity Café BarIshikai Japanese CaféIzakaya Den (Basement)James Squire BrewhouseKing of KingsPostal HallRed HummingbirdSeoul HouseSyn BarTeppansanThe Portland HotelTwo FingersWon Ton House

SPENCER STREETCarron TavernPensione Hotel

SPRING STREETAppitizer KubklamCafé 201City Wine ShopElms Family HotelFederici CaféHudson'sLime Café BarThe European

ST KILDA ROAD606 CaféAroma on St KildaAromatic EspressoBalencea BarBelgian Beer Café BluestoneBiteCafé 409Café 434Café AllegraCafé DecoCafé EquestaCafé NewsCafé PromenadeCafé SafiCafé SaporoCafeteria LoungeCBD Café & FooderyCinnamonsDaily CoffeeGloria Jean’sHeavenIl LocaleIzumiKraveLime CaféMetrop CaféMovoMod Oz MovoNGV Gallery KitchenPurple CaféThe Blue Moose CaféThe St Kilda Rd Boulevarde Café

Times Café

SWANSTON STREETBeer DeluxeCafé ChinottoCafé L’IncontroCafé MimoCiti EspressoClaypot KingCrown Café BakeryDruids Café BarEasy Way TeaGigi Sushi BarGogo SushiHi Fi Bar and BallroomMelbourne Town HallMr Tulk (State Library North)Nando'sNelayan IndonesianOld TownOxford ScholarSoul CaféStarbucksSushi SushiThe LoungeThe OrderThree DegreesTime Out CaféTransportYour Thai Rice NoodleYoung and JacksonYoyogi

TATTERSALLS LANESection 8 (Chinatown)

THE CAUSEWAYGrasshopper’s Feast

WILLIAM STREETIllia Café and BarLa Stradda CaféMetropolitan HotelNashiSlateThe Mint

WILLS STREETOperator25

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